Attorney News Dec 2005
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Chinese lawyer facing abuse in prison
SHANGHAI, Dec. 15 (UPI) -- A Chinese lawyer jailed in Shanghai after helping residents fight forced evictions has been denied family visits, sparking concerns for his welfare. (Thu, 15 Dec 2005 11:17:09 GMT)
County Attorney Coller gets high evaluation marks
BROOKSVILLE - County Attorney Garth Coller can breath a sigh of relief if his annual evaluations from his commission bosses continue as they've started during the past few weeks. (Thu, 15 Dec 2005 11:49:36 GMT)
Ex-lawyer allegedly pops pills at her trial
CLEVELAND - A disbarred Oak Harbor, Ohio, lawyer startled courtroom observers during the start of her trial on intimidation charges by swallowing a handful of pills and declaring that she had overdosed, a Cuyahoga County assistant prosecutor said yesterday. (Thu, 15 Dec 2005 12:34:59 GMT)
Lawyer gets ultimatum on disputed sign
Tempers hit the boiling point this week as the San Anselmo Town Council gave lawyer Ford Greene until Dec. 27 to bring his controversial "freedom" sign into compliance with town code - or face court action. (Thu, 15 Dec 2005 13:20:14 GMT)
Lawyer from Algonquin agrees to be disbarred from practice
An Algonquin lawyer who was arrested for choking and punching a former client outside an Algonquin sandwich shop in March was disbarred. The Supreme Court of Illinois took away Stephen Edward Ford's license to practice law on Nov. 22. (Thu, 15 Dec 2005 13:42:30 GMT)
SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE: Attorney General finds 'serious flaws' in the award of oil exploration contracts
SAO TOME, 15 December (IRIN) - The Attorney General's Office of Sao Tome and Principe says it has found "serious flaws" in the way that contracts were awarded to oil companies to explore offshore waters shared with Nigeria. (Thu, 15 Dec 2005 14:21:44 GMT)
Lawyer asks to withdraw as counsel for man convicted in AIM death
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - A Cleveland lawyer representing a man convicted of killing American Indian Movement activist Anna Mae Pictou Aquash in 1975 wants to be taken off the case. (Thu, 15 Dec 2005 14:40:16 GMT)
A lawyer stands up to regime
BEIJING - Lawyer Gao Zhisheng is a thorn in the side of the Chinese authorities, but to his clients, including underground Christians, cyber-dissidents, factory workers and even lawyers who are locked up for getting involved in bitter rights disputes, he is almost a saintly figure. (Thu, 15 Dec 2005 15:40:29 GMT)
Lawyer suggests revenge is motive in abuse case
FORT COLLINS - A lawyer for a man accused of having sexual relations with the children of a woman he met on the Internet laid the foundation for his defense Wednesday. (Thu, 15 Dec 2005 16:09:20 GMT)
Lawyer in Court On MVA Fund Charge
ONDANGWA-BASED lawyer Arumugam Thambapilai was released on bail of N$50 000 after he appeared in the Windhoek Magistrate's Court on Tuesday on a charge of fraud involving a Motor Vehicle Accident Fund claim. (Thu, 15 Dec 2005 16:14:56 GMT)
Lawyer in Court for Fraud
ONDANGWA-based lawyer Arunugam Thambapilai had a major reversal of roles when he appeared in the dock yesterday, this time as a fraud suspect who allegedly made fraudulent claims amounting to N$75 000 from the road accident fund. (Thu, 15 Dec 2005 16:54:00 GMT)
Topinka taps DuPage County state's attorney as running mate
DuPage County State's Attorney Joseph Birkett to be her running mate Thursday. Birkett is a tough-on-crime prosecutor who opposes abortion and supports resuming executions, and the announcement was widely expected. (Thu, 15 Dec 2005 17:03:51 GMT)
'Sex Talk' Detailed In Attorney's Trial
A disbarred Denver-area attorney's child sex assault case could go to the jury Thursday. (Thu, 15 Dec 2005 18:58:49 GMT)
Attorney General: Inmate Cleared In Rape, Murder
Charges against a man serving a life sentence for murder and rape were dropped on Thursday and he should be released soon from prison after DNA evidence cleared him, a spokeswoman for the Ohio attorney general said. (Thu, 15 Dec 2005 18:59:37 GMT)
Attorney General: Constitutional reform requires ample and plural discussion
Attorney General Isaías Rodríguez Thursday asserted that a constitutional reform requires a comprehensive discussion involving different criteria and with as many plurality as possible. (Thu, 15 Dec 2005 21:11:38 GMT)
Defense attorney: Autopsy will prove jogger's death accidental
WOODSTOCK, Conn. -- The attorney for a Plainfield man charged in connection with a jogger's death said his client feels terrible but believes an autopsy will prove he hit the woman with his car, then panicked and dumped her body in a shed. (Thu, 15 Dec 2005 21:15:14 GMT)
Lawyer says park owner treated unfairly: Numerous code violations cited at mobile home park
The lawyer for L.J. Buffington, owner of Buffington Mobile Home Park, told Benton City Council members that he believes Buffington was treated unfairly by the city's code enforcement officers. (Thu, 15 Dec 2005 21:43:01 GMT)
Buffalo attorney nominated for federal post
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) _ Buffalo attorney Terrance Flynn was nominated Thursday to succeed Michael Battle as U.S. attorney for the Western District of New York. (Thu, 15 Dec 2005 22:52:54 GMT)
Prosecutor named to head U.S. attorney's offices in Camden, Trenton
CAMDEN, N.J. - An assistant U.S. attorney will be promoted to oversee the federal prosecutions out of Camden and Trenton. (Thu, 15 Dec 2005 23:09:08 GMT)
Defense Attorney Hopes To Prove Jogger's Death Accidental
The attorney for a Plainfield man charged in the death of a Woodstock jogger said Thursday that it was an accident and his client feels terrible. (Thu, 15 Dec 2005 23:26:43 GMT)
Buffalo attorney nominated for federal post
BUFFALO, N.Y. Buffalo attorney Terrance Flynn was nominated today to succeed Michael Battle as U-S attorney for the Western District of New York. (Thu, 15 Dec 2005 23:39:50 GMT)
Defense attorney: Autopsy will prove jogger's death accidental
The attorney for a Plainfield man charged in connection with a jogger's death said his client feels terrible but believes an autopsy will prove he hit the woman with his car, then panicked and dumped her body in a shed. (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 01:19:46 GMT)
Record Number Of Homicides Puts Strain On State Attorney's Office
There have been a record number of homicide cases in Duval County this year, with at least 109 cases that could still go to trial. (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 01:52:34 GMT)
Attorney general announces lawsuit against massage school chain
HARTFORD, Conn. -- State Attorney General Richard Blumenthal on Thursday announced a lawsuit against a now-closed massage therapy school, saying it scammed dozens of students. (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 02:30:14 GMT)
Coral Springs attorney pleads guilty to tax evasion
A Broward family law attorney has pleaded guilty to income tax evasion. Matthew J. Schaefer of Coral Springs entered the plea Wednesday before U.S. District Court Judge James Cohn in Fort Lauderdale. (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 02:42:48 GMT)
Lawyer convicted of Ponzi scheme charges
TAMPA - A Clearwater lawyer was convicted Thursday of money laundering, securities and mail fraud in federal court. Gregory Schultz faces a maximum of 10 years in prison on the worst of the charges and up to a $250,000 fine. (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 06:40:54 GMT)
Maligned lawyer returns to case
Austin defense lawyer Leonard Martinez, whose work defending convicted child killer Rosa Estela Olvera Jimenez was attacked by fellow lawyers in court last month, has been reappointed to work on Jimenez's appeal. (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 06:49:05 GMT)
DeLay lawyer says Earle is stalling
U.S. Rep. Tom DeLay's lead lawyer accused Travis County prosecutors Thursday of trying to do an end run around the judge so DeLay would be unlikely to get a trial before summer. District Attorney Ronnie Earle's office did not respond to a request for comment. (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 07:06:57 GMT)
Attorney general who fought gambling dies
Will Wilson Sr., who battled organized gambling and prostitution in Galveston while serving as Texas' attorney general in the 1950s and 1960s, has died of pulmonary fibrosis. (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 07:07:57 GMT)
Attorney General drops battle over Carlie Brucia trial evidence
SARASOTA, Fla. - Florida's Attorney General has ended his legal battle to bar the news media from viewing photos and videotapes used as evidence against the man who killed 11-year-old Carlie Brucia. (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 07:22:42 GMT)
Defense attorney: Autopsy will prove jogger's death accidental
WOODSTOCK, Conn. -- The attorney for a Plainfield man charged in connection with a jogger's death said his client feels terrible but believes an autopsy will prove he hit the woman with his car, then panicked and dumped her body in a shed. (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 08:14:05 GMT)
Attorney General seeks to halt local foreclosure sale
TAUNTON - The Attorney General obtained a court order yesterday to prevent a local man from conducting a mortgage foreclosure sale on the home of a 71-year-old Margaret Road woman. (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 08:17:37 GMT)
Attorney arrested on drug charges
The state attorney's office filed six felony charges against a Fort Lauderdale attorney Wednesday, saying he trafficked in the drug gamma-Butyrolactone, or GBL, and possessed ketamine, cocaine and anabolic steroids. (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 08:21:38 GMT)
Business as usual for lawyer arrested in drugs probe
A PROMINENT city lawyer was back in court representing clients yesterday just hours after being questioned as part of a major drugs investigation. Julian Linskill, 59, was working in the city's magistrates' courts by 10am and staff at his firm said it was business as usual. (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 09:13:48 GMT)
Lawyer takes stand in sex trial
Fort Collins - The son of a longtime Denver- area lawyer took the stand in his own trial Thursday in an unusual effort to defend himself against six felony charges involving sexual assault on children. William J. Hunsaker Jr., 34, a lawyer and partner in his father's Wheat Ridge law firm, is charged with sexually assaulting a 9-year-old (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 10:56:53 GMT)
Fitzpatrick to become deputy U.S. attorney
CAMDEN: An assistant U.S. attorney will be promoted to oversee the federal prosecutions out of Camden and Trenton. William E. Fitzpatrick will become deputy U.S. attorney on Jan. 9, U.S. Attorney Christopher J. Christie announced Thursday. (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 11:10:34 GMT)
Attorney takes stand to explain his actions
BELLEVUE -- Sally Jung ran out of the courtroom in tears, as the former prosecuting attorney explained what he was thinking when he shot her husband in the head. (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 11:35:36 GMT)
Attorney Hit in Courthouse Shooting Files Lawsuit
HARTFORD (AP) -- A Waterbury attorney injured in a deadly shooting outside a courthouse in Middletown is suing the estate of a state trooper who shot her and killed his estranged wife before turning the gun on himself. (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 11:37:07 GMT)
Attorney general announces lawsuit against massage school chain
State Attorney General Richard Blumenthal on Thursday announced a lawsuit against a now-closed massage therapy school, saying it scammed dozens of students. (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 11:49:35 GMT)
Rove's lawyer knew he talked to reporter
WASHINGTON - Months before Karl Rove corrected his statements in the Valerie Plame investigation, his lawyer was told that the president's top political adviser might have disclosed Plame's CIA status to a Time magazine reporter. (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 12:01:01 GMT)
Welcome to The Lawyer Rising 50
The research for this year's The Lawyer Rising 50 was the most exhaustive so far. The table is based on the results of a questionnaire that was sent to more than 200 firms across the UK over the summer. (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 12:31:35 GMT)
Attorney Melissa Drew enters bid for Second Judicial Circuit judge
Benton attorney Melissa Drew announced Thursday she will be a Democratic candidate in what is shaping up to be a hotly contested race for a vacant judge's position in the 12-county Second Judicial Circuit. (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 12:49:57 GMT)
Utica lawyer says he may seek seat held by Boehlert
Utica lawyer Leon Koziol announced Wednesday that he is exploring running for the 24th congressional seat held by Republican Sherwood Boehlert of New Hartford. (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 12:58:24 GMT)
Bush taps Buffalo lawyer to be U.S. attorney for WNY
WASHINGTON - President Bush has nominated Terrance P. Flynn of Buffalo, a negligence lawyer in the firm of Gibson, McAskill & Crosby, to be the new U.S. attorney for Western New York. (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 13:51:33 GMT)
Attorney: Playoffs won't stop Vikings suspensions
Attorney: Playoffs won't affect discipline, if needed by Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS -- With quarterback Daunte Culpepper and three other Minnesota Vikings charged with indecent, lewd and disorderly conduct for participating in a bawdy boat party, owner Zygi Wilf may soon need to determine if suspensions are called for. ... (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 14:11:16 GMT)
County Attorney To Decide On Charges
It will be up to the Story County Attorney to determine if charges will be filed in a fatal hit-and-run case. (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 16:59:20 GMT)
Former Clay County attorney's license by Supreme Court
DES MOINES, Iowa The Iowa Supreme Court has suspended the law license of former Clay County Attorney Michael Zenor, saying his actions amounted to misconduct in office. (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 17:35:26 GMT)
Attorney General drops battle over Carlie Brucia trial evidence
SARASOTA, Florida (AP) -- Florida's Attorney General is ending his battle to block media access to certain evidence from the Carlie Brucia trial. The Sarasota Herald-Tribune reports that Charlie Crist withdrew a request asking the US Supreme court to weigh in on the matter. (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 17:42:21 GMT)
Attorney general declines to rule on county feedlot ordinance
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. - Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has declined to rule on whether Ramsey County's feedlot rules are legal, county officials say. County commissioners had asked Stenehjem for an official opinion on whether the feedlot ordinance would prevent a business from locating in the county. (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 17:50:24 GMT)
Vikings Attorney Says Suspensions Possible
Attorney Says Vikings Would Suspend Players Involved in Bawdy Boat Party, if That Is Called For (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 18:49:17 GMT)
Delaney resigns as assistant state’s attorney
Effective Dec. 23, H. Jean Delaney is resigning her position as Barnes County assistant state’s attorney. Delaney has accepted the position of deputy director of the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents, which is now headed by Robin Huseby, former Barnes County state’s attorney. (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 19:06:46 GMT)
Charlotte lawyer named to Mecklenburg District Court bench
RALEIGH, N.C. - Christy Mann, a lawyer since 1987 and a member of the Mecklenburg County Domestic Violence Advisory Board, was appointed a district judge for the county on Friday by Gov. Mike Easley. (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 19:36:59 GMT)
Lawyer Wants to Ask Jurors About Nacchio
Lawyer for Ex-Qwest Official Wants to Ask Jurors About Ex-Qwest CEO Joe Nacchio (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 19:42:03 GMT)
Attorney general proposes $25 million for drug treatment
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced today he will seek up to $25 million from the state Legislature for drug treatment programs. (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 20:10:35 GMT)
Ex-Attorney: Girl lying about sex assault
FORT COLLINS -- Former Wheat Ridge attorney William J. Hunsaker Jr. finished testifying at mid-day today in his trial on six counts of child sexual assault. (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 20:29:18 GMT)
Newspaper seeks attorney general's ruling on fair board
FARGO, N.D. - The Forum says it is asking Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem to decide whether the Red River Fair Association violated the state's open meetings law. (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 21:50:26 GMT)
Ex-Attorney: Girl lying about sex assault
FORT COLLINS -- Former Wheat Ridge attorney William J. Hunsaker Jr. finished testifying at mid-day today in his trial on six counts of child sexual assault. (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 22:39:14 GMT)
Lawyer says park owner treated unfairly: Numerous code violations cited at mobile home park
The lawyer for L.J. Buffington, owner of Buffington Mobile Home Park, told Benton City Council members that he believes Buffington was treated unfairly by the city's code enforcement officers. (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 23:13:11 GMT)
Attorney Seeks Information in Qwest Case
An attorney for a former Qwest executive charged with fraud said Friday he is concerned that publicity stemming from a "potential indictment" of former Qwest chief executive Joe Nacchio could affect his client's right to a fair trial. (Fri, 16 Dec 2005 23:34:06 GMT)
Hope still for Hicks citizenship bid: lawyer
ELIZABETH JACKSON: The British lawyer representing Australian terror suspect, David Hicks, says he hasn't given up hope that his client will get British citizenship and that Britain will pull Mr Hicks out of US military detention. (Sat, 17 Dec 2005 01:08:36 GMT)
Texas Attorney General Endorses Landtroop
A South Plains candidate for state office received a big endorsement Friday. Texas Attorney General Greg Abbot announced he is endorsing Jim Landtroop for State Representative, District 85. Landtroop is a Republican from Plainview and is running for the seat currently held by Pete Laney. (Sat, 17 Dec 2005 01:33:41 GMT)
Attorney files suit to stop sale of AEP building
KINGSPORT - Kingsport attorney Tom Dossett filed a lawsuit Friday to stop the sale of the American Electric Power building, alleging an illegal meeting between city leaders and veteran banker Lynn Shipley took place last month to discuss the sale of the building. (Sat, 17 Dec 2005 03:02:55 GMT)
Phil Spector drops lawsuit against former attorney
LOS ANGELES - Record producer and murder suspect Phil Spector has dropped a lawsuit that claims he was cheated by his former attorney, Robert Shapiro. (Sat, 17 Dec 2005 05:04:46 GMT)
Lawyer admits Griffin subject of investigation
Texas cornerback Cedric Griffin has talked with police, a lawyer advising the player said Friday night, amid reports authorities are investigating an alleged assault and a robbery they believe might have been committed by Longhorns athletes. Police would not identify the suspects, say how many are being investigated or if they are members of the second-ranked Longhorns football team, which is (Sat, 17 Dec 2005 05:56:04 GMT)
Attorney general drops battle over Carlie trial evidence
SARASOTA -- Florida's Attorney General has ended his legal battle to bar the news media from viewing photos and videotapes used as evidence against the man who killed 11-year-old Carlie Brucia. (Sat, 17 Dec 2005 08:21:10 GMT)
Family's lawyer points blame at NYSEG
The lawyer representing the couple whose Horseheads home was destroyed Dec. 10 said Friday the investigation into the explosion "points to a single cause - a defective NYSEG gas pipe that leaked a large quantity of gas into the Petersons' basement." (Sat, 17 Dec 2005 08:44:34 GMT)
Charges against Clinton attorney dismissed By Edith Brady-Lunny
CLINTON -- A Clinton attorney lashed out at prosecutors Friday after drug and theft charges were dismissed against her. Dodie Junkert, 41, was charged in January 2003 with theft and unlawful possession of a controlled substance as part of a multicounty burglary sting. (Sat, 17 Dec 2005 08:45:52 GMT)
County attorney's house on derelict list
PUNTA GORDA -- The city's effort to expose the owners of derelict, hurricane-damaged buildings has found an unlikely target: Charlotte County's top public attorney. (Sat, 17 Dec 2005 09:33:08 GMT)
Rove's lawyer knew he talked to reporter
WASHINGTON - Months before Karl Rove corrected his statements in the Valerie Plame investigation, his lawyer was told that the president's top political adviser might have disclosed Plame's CIA status to a Time magazine reporter. (Sat, 17 Dec 2005 09:38:48 GMT)
Attorney faces charges in theft from trust fund
CROWN POINT — Former Merrillville attorney Martin H. Kinney has been charged with theft for allegedly stealing money from a trust fund over which he had control. (Sat, 17 Dec 2005 10:38:23 GMT)
Attorney No Longer Cloaked In Blog
U.S. Attorney David Lat of Newark has identified himself as author of "Underneath Their Robes," a sassy blog about the federal judiciary. The writer had humorous references to judges, and pretended to be female. (Sat, 17 Dec 2005 11:03:36 GMT)
Attorney calls indictment against area software developer baseless
he indictment of Michael "Mickey" Singer Thursday on charges that he allegedly conspired to fraudulently inflate company earnings by $16.8 million are baseless, according to Singer's attorney. (Sat, 17 Dec 2005 11:08:07 GMT)
Spector Drops Suit Against Former Attorney
Record producer Phil Spector, who is facing a murder trial, has dropped a lawsuit that claims he was cheated by his former attorney, Robert Shapiro. (Sat, 17 Dec 2005 12:14:09 GMT)
Accused lawyer testifies he "never touched kids"
A Denver-area lawyer, charged with six felonies for allegedly sexually assaulting a 9-year-old boy and an 11-year-old girl, testified Friday that he never touched either child. William J. Hunsaker Jr., 34, a partner in his father's Wheat Ridge law firm, is accused of molesting the children during a brief affair he had in early 2003 with (Sat, 17 Dec 2005 12:26:16 GMT)
Spector Drops Suit Against Former Attorney
Record Producer Phil Spector Drops Lawsuit Against Former Attorney Robert Shapiro (Sat, 17 Dec 2005 12:32:19 GMT)
Pace ordered to pay $25,571 to lawyer
Convicted drug dealer Aldo Pace was ordered to pay his defence lawyer Victoria Pearman $25,571 in legal fees yesterday. (Sat, 17 Dec 2005 14:03:24 GMT)
Lawyer charged with illegally using bathroom camera
The Catskills lawyer who mounted a tiny camera in his office bathroom says he just wanted to catch whomever was smoking pot there. Larry Gold of Monticello was charged with three counts of unlawful surveillance after a female secretary spotted the camera. (Sat, 17 Dec 2005 14:10:10 GMT)
Lawyer asks network: Air sex change talk
A lawyer is challenging television giant ABS-CBN to air an interview by talk show host Boy Abunda with a prominent Cebuano businessman’s son who, in 1996, had a sex change operation. (Sat, 17 Dec 2005 17:19:22 GMT)
Attorney gets 97-day jail sentence
Benton attorney Jerry Stewart was sentenced to 97 days in jail on Thursday in Saline County Circuit Court for second- and third-offense driving while intoxicated. (Sat, 17 Dec 2005 20:41:43 GMT)
Lawyer says park owner treated unfairly: Numerous code violations cited at mobile home park
The lawyer for L.J. Buffington, owner of Buffington Mobile Home Park, told Benton City Council members that he believes Buffington was treated unfairly by the city's code enforcement officers. (Sat, 17 Dec 2005 20:42:24 GMT)
Sentencing is set after Benton attorney pleads guilty to DWI
Benton attorney Jerry Stewart pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated charges Wednesday in Saline County Circuit Court, canceling his jury trial scheduled for today. (Sat, 17 Dec 2005 20:43:24 GMT)
Benton attorney shows up at trial legally drunk
Benton attorney Jerry Stewart was cited for contempt and jailed Monday after showing up legally drunk for a bench trial in Saline County Circuit Court. (Sat, 17 Dec 2005 20:45:04 GMT)
Attorney general sues Rockwell man over e-mails
A Rowan County man was named as the defendant in a lawsuit filed by the North Carolina Attorney General's office alleging the man sent illegal "spam" e-mail messages in an attempt to sell a bogus product. (Sat, 17 Dec 2005 23:03:56 GMT)
President Bush nominates Lloyd to be U.S. attorney for S.C.
COLUMBIA, S.C. - President Bush has nominated Circuit Judge Reginald Lloyd to be the next U.S. attorney for South Carolina. If approved by the U.S. Senate early next year, Lloyd would be the first black U.S. attorney in the state since Reconstruction. (Sun, 18 Dec 2005 00:22:18 GMT)
PROSECUTORS ASSOCIATION NIXES 'SPECIAL ATTORNEY' SYSTEM
Taipei, Dec. 17 (CNA) A reform-minded prosecutors group voiced opposition Saturday to a proposal to set up a special attorney system to allow for "independent inquiry" into certain controversial cases. (Sun, 18 Dec 2005 02:55:10 GMT)
Attorney gets 97-day jail sentence
Benton attorney Jerry Stewart was sentenced to 97 days in jail on Thursday in Saline County Circuit Court for second- and third-offense driving while intoxicated. (Sun, 18 Dec 2005 03:12:43 GMT)
Lawyer says park owner treated unfairly: Numerous code violations cited at mobile home park
The lawyer for L.J. Buffington, owner of Buffington Mobile Home Park, told Benton City Council members that he believes Buffington was treated unfairly by the city's code enforcement officers. (Sun, 18 Dec 2005 03:13:23 GMT)
Sentencing is set after Benton attorney pleads guilty to DWI
Benton attorney Jerry Stewart pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated charges Wednesday in Saline County Circuit Court, canceling his jury trial scheduled for today. (Sun, 18 Dec 2005 03:13:43 GMT)
Benton attorney shows up at trial legally drunk
Benton attorney Jerry Stewart was cited for contempt and jailed Monday after showing up legally drunk for a bench trial in Saline County Circuit Court. (Sun, 18 Dec 2005 03:15:23 GMT)
Clinton attorney Junkert has drug and theft charges against her dismissed
CLINTON - A Clinton attorney lashed out at prosecutors Friday after drug and theft charges were dismissed against her. Dodie Junkert, 41, was first charged in January 2003 with theft and unlawful possession of a controlled substance as part of a multi-county burglary sting. (Sun, 18 Dec 2005 06:16:55 GMT)
Most Lawyer Advertising Not Helpful to Consumers
Most lawyer advertising does not provide any information that would actually be useful in choosing a lawyer. Benjamin Glass offers helpful steps for finding the right lawyer for your situation. [PRWEB Dec 18, 2005] (Sun, 18 Dec 2005 08:18:36 GMT)
Port St. Lucie city attorney claims leaders condoned abuses of power
Port St. Lucie · An assistant city attorney has accused top city officials of condoning abuses of power, including alleged irregularities in seeking FEMA hurricane reimbursements and "wrath of Kong" management practices. (Sun, 18 Dec 2005 08:33:07 GMT)
Driver was first to call police after crash, attorney says
Ames, Ia. — The 20-year-old Iowa State University student who police say was driving a car that hit a woman who later died was the first to notify police that she was involved in the accident, her attorney said Saturday. (Sun, 18 Dec 2005 10:09:19 GMT)
John Cost -- attorney in noted murder cases
John Cost, a defense attorney who worked on some of the Peninsula's most sensational murder trials but was known as a gentleman at heart, died Dec. 5 in Watsonville of complications from a broken hip. He was 90. "John set a very high standard. People... (Sun, 18 Dec 2005 11:33:34 GMT)
Liberal lawyer goes to bat for Rove -- he burnishes image of 'Bush's Brain' / Clinton-era White House staffer calls it
Karl Rove's greatest defender in Washington these days is a Democratic lawyer and onetime newspaper reporter named Robert Luskin. He is Rove's attorney in the high-stakes CIA leak case, and is widely credited with sparing his client from indictment so... (Sun, 18 Dec 2005 11:45:11 GMT)
Job dream fizzles for disabled lawyer
If he is employed, the state will not pay for someone to assist him with personal needs. Armed with a law degree from Florida State University and an offer to work as an assistant state attorney in Lake County, Aaron Bates was on the road to self-sufficiency despite being severely disabled almost from birth. (Sun, 18 Dec 2005 12:52:29 GMT)
Attorney for Texas football players expects no charges
AUSTIN An attorney advising two University of Texas football players said he expects neither to face criminal charges after being questioned in an alleged attempted robbery. (Sun, 18 Dec 2005 18:09:39 GMT)
Canada arrests son of slain Al-Qaeda member
Canadian police have arrested a 23 year-old man in Toronto whose father was a member of Al-Qaeda killed in a shootout in Pakistan, the suspect's lawyer said. (Sun, 18 Dec 2005 18:21:09 GMT)
Attorney for Texas football players expects no charges
The attorney for Cedric Griffin and Ramonce Taylor said he doesn't expect criminal charges after an alleged attempted robbery investigation. School officials don't plan any action against them. (Sun, 18 Dec 2005 18:27:47 GMT)
Job dream fizzles for disabled lawyer
If he is employed, the state will not pay for someone to assist him with personal needs. (Sun, 18 Dec 2005 18:42:47 GMT)
Lawyer wants Nabeeta’s parliamentary seat
MR Paul Mwiru, a lawyer, has declared his intention to contest the Jinja East Municipality parliamentary seat in 2006. Mwiru, a legal assistant with Ngaruye Ruhindi, Spencer & Co Advocates in Kampala, is a resident of Walukuba in Masese Division. (Sun, 18 Dec 2005 19:24:07 GMT)
Attorney for Texas football players expects no charges
An attorney for two University of Texas football players said he expects neither to face criminal charges in an alleged attempted robbery, while school officials said they've found no link between its athletes and a separate case involving an automatic handgun. (Sun, 18 Dec 2005 19:46:08 GMT)
Clock ticks on NY transit dispute
NEW YORK (Reuters) - With the clock ticking down to Tuesday morning's strike deadline that threatens to shut New York's subways and buses for the first time in 25 years, the transit union was planning to take its fight to the courts, a union lawyer said. (Sun, 18 Dec 2005 21:11:13 GMT)
Attorney for Texas football players expects no charges
AUSTIN -- An attorney for two University of Texas football players said he expects neither to face criminal charges in an alleged attempted robbery, while school officials said they've... (Sun, 18 Dec 2005 21:38:05 GMT)
Lawyer expects no charges against Texas players
School plans to take no action against players by Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas -- An attorney for two University of Texas football players said he expects neither to face criminal charges in an alleged attempted robbery, while school officials said they've found no link between its athletes and a separate case involving... (Sun, 18 Dec 2005 23:06:59 GMT)
President Bush nominates Lloyd to be U.S. attorney for S.C.
(Columbia-AP) December 18, 2005 - President Bush has nominated Circuit Judge Reginald Lloyd to be the next US attorney for South Carolina. If approved by the US Senate early next year, Lloyd would be the first black US attorney in the state since Reconstruction. (Mon, 19 Dec 2005 00:32:22 GMT)
Attorney: UT's Griffin, Taylor not involved
AUSTIN -- The attorney advising Texas football players Cedric Griffin and Ramonce Taylor in a police investigation into two alleged assaults – one on Sept. 4 and another on Dec. 10 – said Sunday neither one had anything to do with the incident in September. (Mon, 19 Dec 2005 00:48:11 GMT)
District Attorney drops professor's sexual misconduct charge
The sexual misconduct charge against Adam Banks, a writing professor at Syracuse University, was dropped last week after the Onondaga District Attorney's office determined there was no evidence against him. (Mon, 19 Dec 2005 02:21:00 GMT)
Spanish attorney injured in Bil'in
On Friday the 16th of December Attorney Anna Maria, 61, a Spanish peace activist, was injured in the village of Bil'in near Ramallah during a nonviolent protest against Israel's Separation Wall and settlements. (Mon, 19 Dec 2005 02:32:30 GMT)
Clinton attorney Junkert has drug and theft charges against her dismissed
CLINTON - A Clinton attorney lashed out at prosecutors Friday after drug and theft charges were dismissed against her. Dodie Junkert, 41, was first charged in January 2003 with theft and unlawful possession of a controlled substance as part of a multi-county burglary sting. (Mon, 19 Dec 2005 04:47:22 GMT)
Brownsville lawyer carries on scouting tradition
December 19, 2005 — Scouting is in Mark Blakemore’s blood. Although the Brownsville lawyer has roundabout stories for how he chose his career, ended up in Brownsville and was reintroduced to scouting, his love for the Boy Scouts and its values never wavered. (Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:23:59 GMT)
Saddam recounts his capture to British tabloid
Former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein has for the first time recounted the moment of his capture two years ago in an "interview" conducted via his lawyer, British newspaper The Sun said. (Mon, 19 Dec 2005 06:40:43 GMT)
5th Circuit OKs Bankruptcy Lawyer's Unique Fee Agreement
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently blessed a consumer bankruptcy lawyer's unusual way of securing his fees, but frowned on another of his methods. The circuit ruled that Texas attorney Robert E. (Mon, 19 Dec 2005 08:00:15 GMT)
Lawyer sues state over N.O. elections
BATON ROUGE - Ever since New Orleans lawyer Tony Gelderman watched Hurricane Katrina's aftermath from his temporary home in New York, he's had one thing on his mind: "I want to vote." (Mon, 19 Dec 2005 08:16:11 GMT)
Bush nominates judge to be state’s U.S. attorney
President Bush has nominated state circuit court Judge Reggie Lloyd to be the next U.S. attorney for South Carolina.If approved by the U.S. Senate early next year, Lloyd would be the first black U.S. attorney in the state since Reconstruction. (Mon, 19 Dec 2005 08:40:44 GMT)
Thaler & Thaler welcomes new real estate attorney
Thaler & Thaler welcomes Amy A. Emerson, Esq. as an associate attorney concentrating in real estate transactions. Emerson joins the firm having represented purchasers, sellers and lenders in all aspects of the closing process. (Mon, 19 Dec 2005 11:00:32 GMT)
Attorney: Criminal charges unlikely for 2 Texas players
An attorney for two Texas players said he expects neither to face criminal charges in an alleged attempted robbery while school officials said they've found no link between its athletes and a separate case involving an automatic handgun. (Mon, 19 Dec 2005 11:16:39 GMT)
Iraqi lawyer: Ex-Saddam officials released
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — An Iraqi lawyer said Monday that about 24 former top officials in Saddam Hussein's government have been released from jail in Iraq, and some have left the country. (Mon, 19 Dec 2005 11:59:56 GMT)
SAYS LAWYER Soldier in Subic rape case was victim of mistaken identity
OLONGAPO CITY -- It\'s a case of mistaken identity, at least for Corporal Corey Burris, one of the six United States soldiers accused in the rape of a 22-year-old Filipina at the Subic Bay Freeport last November 1. (Mon, 19 Dec 2005 12:21:18 GMT)
Attorney General Race
We're following new developments in Virginia's race for attorney general. 8News has learned that a recount is set to take place tomorrow. The State Board of Elections has certified Republican Bob McDonnell the winner by only more than 300 votes over his Democratic challenger Creigh Deeds. (Mon, 19 Dec 2005 12:22:35 GMT)
Iraqi Lawyer: Ex-Saddam Officials Released
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- An Iraqi lawyer said Monday that about 24 former top officials in Saddam Hussein's government have been released from jail in Iraq, and some have left the country. (Mon, 19 Dec 2005 12:44:30 GMT)
I was gassed: Saddam lawyer
For the first time recounting the moments of his capture by American troops two years ago, former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, through his lawyer, has claimed that he was "gassed" while hiding in his bunker and that he was "betrayed". (Mon, 19 Dec 2005 12:57:50 GMT)
Attorney general: Domestic spying legal
Adding his voice to the domestic spying controversy, U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales on Monday told NBC News that President Bush, as commander-in-chief, may authorize “very limited, targeted” surveillance. (Mon, 19 Dec 2005 13:26:25 GMT)
Attorney general says Bush given authority for domestic spying
WASHINGTON - Responding to a congressional uproar, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said Monday that Congress had essentially given President George W. Bush the authority for domestic surveillance after the Sept. 11 attacks. (Mon, 19 Dec 2005 13:51:43 GMT)
Saddam believes he was betrayed, says lawyer
A lawyer for Saddam Hussein has said the deposed Iraqi leader believes that he was captured in a hole near his hometown of Tikrit after someone tipped off US forces to his whereabouts. (Mon, 19 Dec 2005 14:17:57 GMT)
Libya court to rule on Bulgaria nurses Jan 31: lawyer
TRIPOLI - Libya’s Supreme Court has brought forward to Dec. 25 its hearing on the appeal of five Bulgarian nurses sentenced to death for infecting Libyan children with HIV and will issue its ruling on Jan. 31, their defence lawyer said on Monday. (Mon, 19 Dec 2005 14:32:47 GMT)
Anti-Sikh riots lawyer honoured in US
California's Lieutenant-Governor Cruz M Bustamante has honoured senior lawyer HS Phoolka with an achievement award and a state commendation for his role in the justice struggle for victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. (Mon, 19 Dec 2005 16:33:21 GMT)
Schroeder pipeline post not yet settled: lawyer
HAMBURG - The position to be occupied by former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder in the Northern European Gas Pipeline (NEGP) Company has not been set yet, according to the Swiss lawyer and trustee of the company. (Mon, 19 Dec 2005 17:12:21 GMT)
Hanaway confirmed as U.S. Attorney
The U.S. Senate confirmed Catherine Hanaway as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri Dec. 17, the office said Monday. (Mon, 19 Dec 2005 19:20:26 GMT)
Delaney resigns as assistant state’s attorney
Effective Dec. 23, H. Jean Delaney is resigning her position as Barnes County assistant state’s attorney. Delaney has accepted the position of deputy director of the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents, which is now headed by Robin Huseby, former Barnes County state’s attorney. (Mon, 19 Dec 2005 19:22:06 GMT)
Attorney General's Race Recount Set For Tuesday
The closely contested Attorney General's race will be recounted Tuesday. Monday, Democrat Creigh Deeds urged a Richmond court to require that more than 5,000 ballots in 168 precints be rerun through vote tabulating machines. (Mon, 19 Dec 2005 20:37:34 GMT)
Attorney gets 97-day jail sentence
Benton attorney Jerry Stewart was sentenced to 97 days in jail on Thursday in Saline County Circuit Court for second- and third-offense driving while intoxicated. (Mon, 19 Dec 2005 20:44:38 GMT)
Lawyer says park owner treated unfairly: Numerous code violations cited at mobile home park
The lawyer for L.J. Buffington, owner of Buffington Mobile Home Park, told Benton City Council members that he believes Buffington was treated unfairly by the city's code enforcement officers. (Mon, 19 Dec 2005 20:45:18 GMT)
Sentencing is set after Benton attorney pleads guilty to DWI
Benton attorney Jerry Stewart pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated charges Wednesday in Saline County Circuit Court, canceling his jury trial scheduled for today. (Mon, 19 Dec 2005 20:45:38 GMT)
Benton attorney shows up at trial legally drunk
Benton attorney Jerry Stewart was cited for contempt and jailed Monday after showing up legally drunk for a bench trial in Saline County Circuit Court. (Mon, 19 Dec 2005 20:47:19 GMT)
Stronach Ignored Governance Rules in Running Magna, Lawyer Says
Dec. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Magna International Inc. founder Frank Stronach ignored corporate governance rules when appointing board members and executives and hid financial problems at his racetrack unit, according to a lawyer for investors seeking to break up Magna's real estate and racetrack units. (Mon, 19 Dec 2005 21:09:00 GMT)
Lawyer says no charges will be filed in case involving two Longhorn football players
The lawyer representing two University of Texas football players said Monday that he has been assured by police that no charges will be filed in a late-night Dec. 10 incident on Austin's Sixth Street. (Mon, 19 Dec 2005 21:48:53 GMT)
Attorney: No charges to be filed against UT players
AUSTIN – The attorney representing Texas football players Cedric Griffin and Ramonce Taylor said Monday he has been assured by the Austin Police Department that no charges will be filed against the players in connection with a Dec. 10 incident in Austin's downtown Sixth Street entertainment district. (Mon, 19 Dec 2005 23:33:11 GMT)
Texas attorney: Players won't be charged
An attorney for Texas football players said he's been told by police they will not be charged in an alleged downtown assault earlier this month. (Mon, 19 Dec 2005 23:47:55 GMT)
Attorney for Texas players says no charges
AUSTIN (AP) -- An attorney for two Texas football players said he's been told by police the athletes will not be charged in an alleged downtown assault earlier this month. (Mon, 19 Dec 2005 23:55:14 GMT)
Attorney for Texas football players says no charges
AUSTIN -- An attorney for two Texas football players said he`s been told by police the athletes will not be charged in an alleged downtown assault earlier this month. Police questioned starting defensive back Cedric Griffin and ru... (Tue, 20 Dec 2005 00:07:18 GMT)
Lawyer For Evicted Woman Says Process Was Flawed
PROVIDENCE -- After a court hearing, an 81-year old woman, who was evicted from her home last week over an unpaid sewer bill, now has several new guardians, including a lawyer who said his sole purpose is to get her back in her home of more than 40 years. (Tue, 20 Dec 2005 00:10:15 GMT)
Lawyer challenging constitutional ban on polygamy
KINGMAN, Ariz. A Flagstaff lawyer is asking a couple of Mohave County Superior Court judges to strike down the anti-polygamy provision of the Arizona Constitution. (Tue, 20 Dec 2005 00:43:19 GMT)
Attorney for Texas football players says no charges
AUSTIN — An attorney for two Texas football players said he's been told by police they will not be charged in an alleged downtown assault earlier this month. (Tue, 20 Dec 2005 00:48:55 GMT)
Attorney for Texas football players says no charges
An attorney for two Texas football players said he's been told by police they will not be charged in an alleged downtown assault earlier this month. Attorney Ken Oden said in a prepared statement that he was told Sunday by police that "no arrests will be made and no charges will be filed." (Tue, 20 Dec 2005 01:00:58 GMT)
Nicolo Lawyer Wants Change of Venue
The lawyer for one of the defendants in the Kodak/Greece tax fraud scheme is asking for a change of venue for his client's trial. John Nicolo was arraigned on federal charges tied to the widespread scandal. (Tue, 20 Dec 2005 01:45:14 GMT)
Lawyer: No Charges Against Texas Football Players
AUSTIN, Texas -- A pair of Texas Longhorn football players have avoided criminal charges, according to their lawyer. Attorney Ken Oden said in a statement that starting defensive back Cedric Griffin and running back Ramonce Taylor won't be charged in an alleged downtown assault earlier this month. (Tue, 20 Dec 2005 01:58:35 GMT)
Attorney General Appoints Independent Counsel In Fieger Case
Attorney General Mike Cox on Monday appointed a former prosecutor from the Upper Peninsula to look into Geoffrey Fieger's 2004 ad campaign. (Tue, 20 Dec 2005 02:07:56 GMT)
District Attorney joins grand jury in examining Norcal deal
Santa Clara County District Attorney George Kennedy announced this afternoon that he will work with the civil grand jury to look into San Jose's controversial Norcal Waste Systems deal, saying it raises ``serious questions whether any laws were violated.'' (Tue, 20 Dec 2005 03:11:27 GMT)
Lawyer fights to bring back addicts
AN AUSTRALIAN lawyer has launched action in the Federal Court to bring home two heroin addicts now living in destitute circumstances overseas after being deported on character grounds. (Tue, 20 Dec 2005 03:58:45 GMT)
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